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When it comes to modern horror comics, there is perhaps no one more unsettling or terrifying than Japanese manga artist Junji Ito. Heavily influenced by Kazuo Umezu, whose own work is rather horrific, Ito’s works have haunted readers for nearly three decades now. His stories vicious, cruel, and strangely believable, which makes them all the […]read more

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Junji Ito is one of the biggest names in Japanese horror manga. His work has inspired countless people and will continue to serve as inspiration for many years to come. His work in “Uzumaki” is unlike anything North America has to o...